There are 3 ways to get from Bellevue to Soap Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtraktrain Empire Builder
7h 29m$68–143Drive 171.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bellevue to Soap Lakecar 171.2 mi
2h 58m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle to Georgebus Nwl 739
- Take the bus from Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W to Ephrata Transportation Centerbus 40
7h 36m
Bellevue to Soap Lake by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellevue to Soap Lake is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bellevue to Soap Lake is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellevue to Soap Lake. However, there are services departing from Bellevue Way SE & Main St and arriving at Soap Lake City Park on 1st Ave NE via Seattle, Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W and Ephrata Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Bellevue to Soap Lake. However, there are services departing from East Main and arriving at Ephrata Amtrak via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Bellevue and Soap Lake is 222 miles. The road distance is 172.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bellevue to Soap Lake without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Bellevue to Soap Lake, including transfers.
Bellevue to Soap Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Seattle station.
Bellevue to Soap Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Bellevue to Soap Lake is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Bellevue, WA, USA and Soap Lake, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellevue Way SE & Main St to Soap Lake City Park on 1st Ave NE via 4th Ave S & S Jackson St, Seattle, George, Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W, and Ephrata Transportation Center in around 7h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Seattle to George
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 800-366-6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- northwesternstagelines.com
Bus from Seattle to George
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- northwesternstagelines.com
- Adults
- $60–75
- Phone
- 509 765 0898
- Website
- granttransit.com
Bus from Shree's Truck Stop & Gas Station on Royal Anne Dr W to Ephrata Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.granttransit.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bellevue to Soap Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at George station.
Bellevue to Soap Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ephrata Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellevue to Soap Lake is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Bellevue to Soap Lake.
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